Kayla and Josh's wedding day was centred around some of my favourite spots in Ottawa, which made for a really beautiful gallery. They got ready at a hotel near their venue, and we started the day with getting ready photos before heading out for their first look.

For their couple and wedding party photos, we shot around Château Laurier and Major's Hill Park, which is honestly such a great combination downtown. You get the iconic stone backdrop of the Château, and then the park gives you greenery, open space, and some really nice variety.

Kayla and Josh also did private vows together, which is something I always love to be there for. It's such a quiet, personal moment in the middle of what is otherwise a pretty busy day.

Their ceremony and reception were at Mill Street Brew Pub, which sits right on the river. We did sunset photos by the river at the end of the night, and the light was stunning, warm and golden, with Parliament across the water.

The reception had a really warm, fun energy. You could tell Kayla and Josh are really close with their wedding party and their friends. One of her friends even made their wedding cake, which I thought was such a lovely personal touch. We had the shoe game, cake cutting, first dance, and parent dances to round out the evening.

It was a really full, beautiful day.

Vendor Team

Before we get into the photos, a big thank you to the vendor team that made this day come together:

Photography: Dorothea Heeger Photography @dorothea.heeger

Venue & Catering: Mill Street Brew Pub, @millstbrewpubottaw a

Hair & Makeup: Amber Gannon, @ambergannonbeauty

Flowers: Costco, @costco_canada

Dress: With Love Bridal, @wit hlovebr idal

Bridesmaid dresses: Azazie, @azazieoff icial

Suit: Jimmy The Suit Guy, @jimmythesuitguy

DJ: Pulse DJ Ottawa, @pulsedjottawa

Cake @shaniahlynnn from Niah’s Sweet Treats

Getting Ready

First Look, Private vows and Bridal Portraits at Chateau Laurier and Major Hill’s Park

Family

Wedding Party

Guest Arriving & Ceremony at Parlour

Sunset Bridal Portraits

Wedding Reception at Mill Street Brew Pub

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